Tannielle McHugh
Perth,Australia
Summary
I am a proud Bardi woman from Ardyaloon community in the Kimberley region. I possess diverse work experiences that have equipped me with a wide range of skills and knowledge, but my passion lies in working with Indigenous people and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, guiding and supporting them to achieve success. Understanding the unique challenges they face, I am dedicated to empowering and advocating for these communities, fostering growth, and creating opportunities for a brighter future.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Casual Performer
Constable Care Child Safety Foundation Inc
02.2020 - Current
- Create and implement performance-based lesson plans based on child safety, interests and curiosities.
- Keeping children and young people safe from harm through ground-breaking theatre-in-education and community programs.
High School Mentor
Aurora Education Foundation
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivery and facilitation of student activities.
- Facilitating discussions with students.
- Level of youth centred approach and ability to establish mutually respectful relationships.
- Level of communication and engagement with students and Mentors.
Internship
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks and attended gatherings as a minutes-taker.
- Worked with the Program Coordinator on the Traditional Healers Pilot Project (THPP) in Fitzroy.
- Build rapport with Aboriginal elders during THPP through active listening techniques, creating an open atmosphere that encouraged candid exchanges of ideas.
- Assisted with the Youth Performing arts programs and activities.
Program Assistant
Koya Aboriginal Corporation
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Promoting positive health and well-being in children through sport.
- Supported planning and coordination of Kaat Koort n Hoops (KKnH) program and associated activities.
- Kept accurate records to maintain participant data by entering and updating information.
- Assisted with administrative duties.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Australia
Perth, WA07.2025
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Creativity
- Adaptability
Personal Information
- Title: Psychology Undergraduate Student at UWA
- Date of Birth: 05/25/1994
- Student Email: 22820696@student.uwa.edu.au
Memberships and relevant Certifications
- Member of the Indigenous Student Reference Group, School of Psychological Sciences.
- Aboriginal Youth Mental Health First Aid (AYMHFA) certificate 2022.
- Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) certificate 2021.
Other relevant experiences
- Participated in the Emerging Minds project "Listen to our voices and our stories: Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in decisions that impact them" alongside Kahli Regan, Prof Pat Dudgeon, Prof Helen Milroy, and Dr Jemma Collova, May 2024.
- Participated as an online Scribe at the 3rd annual Social Emotional Well-being (SEWB) Gathering 2022.
- Interviewed for UWA Wisdom Seekers: Expression, August 2022.
References
- Naomi Wheat, +61 8 6488 6891, naomi.wheat@uwa.edu.au, Director for Indigenous Student Services at the University of Western Australia.
- Jaymon Kirk, 0467494170, jkirk@hirevue.com, IO Psychology Consultant
Timeline
High School Mentor
Aurora Education Foundation
03.2022 - 05.2023
Internship
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)
06.2021 - 07.2021
Casual Performer
Constable Care Child Safety Foundation Inc
02.2020 - Current
Program Assistant
Koya Aboriginal Corporation
07.2016 - 10.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Western Australia
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